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accolade vs decoration

decoration vs accolade

accolade and decoration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accolade Yes No No No
decoration Yes No No No
As nouns, decoration is a hyponym of accolade; that is, decoration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accolade:
  • accolade: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  • decoration: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
Other hyponyms of accolade include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.
accolade (noun) decoration (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
something used to beautify
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
Difference between accolade and decoration

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